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REDLANDS

Santa brings cheer to center

Christmas Block Party is longtime tradition in city

Cynthia and Robert Fernandez with their granddaughter Ava Rose Fernandez, 8, pose with Santa Claus and Mrs. Claus during the annual Christmas Block Party at Gonzales Community Center in Redlands on Saturday. photo by john valenzuela

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From staff reports

A merry crowd welcomed Santa to the Gonzales Community Center early Saturday for the annual Christmas Block Party in Redlands.

Hosted by the Redlands recreation and police departments, the event is a Christmas tradition going back more than two decades.

On Saturday morning, the party transformed the community center into a wintry wonderland with a petting zoo, carnival games, food, live entertainment and, of course, photo opportunities with Santa.